victorialynn2

For those of you who worry about getting off topic, please don’t. I learn so much from your comments.

Guys I won’t tow it backwards. It would ruin a convertible. Plus the consensus of most Corvair guys is it’s not a good idea for any of them. I understand the logic, but the guys who tow them for the most part don’t. I also know several guys who have towed them long distances with 16 foot trailers with a dovetail like mine with no issues facing forward. Of course the hitch will be helpful but some don’t even have that. (I will).

I remembered someone had connections to Hollywood through their daughter. If he, or anyone with legal experience, etc would like to review the paperwork I was sent, please let me know. I want to make sure it looks legit, etc. I have one specific question also. ~(Almost retired) #oldcarprincess

Do you guys ever wonder if AACA pays me to post questions and keep you all engaged? ? My entire story could could all be a fantasy in my head. Lol. (I wish!)

Good advice guys. I will do all of this.

I can’t. It a convertible. But the consensus of many corvair Owners is that quarter window should be above the back wheel of the trailer. This is pretty much how I should have loaded all the other cars.

The car is the star. ?

Well guys, it looks like the Skyliner and I are headed to Hollywood for filming on February 28th. They are shipping using National Transport who has their own drivers and insuring for the agreed amount on my JC Taylor policy.

No worries. I am reading all this great info. And now for a new can of worms. The only other car I may tow is the 63 Spyder. I did a ton of research and this is how I need to load it. My trailer is very heavy duty, all diamond plates metal, brakes and wiring were all redone and inspected before each trip. I WILL have a distribution hitch as I need one for the 20’ camper anyway. This guy has essentially the same trailer and car. He hauls a lot of miles with it. Many Corvair guys recommend loading it this way.

I buy tires at America’s tire. I pay a few bucks extra for the insurance. They pay 100% if they can repair it. I haven’t had any issues.

I moved the load in San Berdino and never had an issue again.

It was determined that it was less than 300 lbs in the back of the truck. The only stuff in the Jeepster were parts included in its weight. Don’t assume I don’t know what I’m doing and am not watching all gauges, mirrors and the load constantly. My father did teach me about all of that. I often went on trips with him as well. He didn’t raise a dummy.

I didn’t even have any idea they exsisted until I saw the article.

I actually really loved it. It was a pretty blue color and a standard. Really fun to drive and great on gas.

I grew up in NH. This could come in handy there.

My dad tried to give me a 65 for my first car. He kept telling me the boys would like the big engine in it. At the time I thought it was ugly. ?‍♀️?‍♀️ I don't anymore. Asked him to buy me a 80 Sunbird. ?‍♀️

I was referring to Matt. I guess I thought if he had V8’s he should buy mine.

I was able to get a Tx title for a car my dad had for 30 years and still had only the NH registration. It acts like a title in Tx. I did have to bring a copy of the NH law and talk to the right person. Both the resistration and new new title were in my dad’s name.

Beautiful.

You should have bought mine. Lol

I don’t think I ever shared a pic after I moved the Jeepster back. I am happy to report it made it safe and sound. It didn’t even rain the entire trip!

Um... wow... speechless. Nice work!

Appreciate any info Charlie. It’s my thread and this isn’t off topic in my opinion. I welcome all help for towing or properly using the equipment I have! I would like to tell everyone that I appreciate everyone watching out for me on my trip. It makes traveling alone less scary. The second dog I got in Texas (Bear-German Shepard mix) has been rehome with Jack. He is a hurricane rescue and Patsy was a rescue before the hurricane last year. Not Bear’s fault at all. Patsy isn’t nice to him because Bear wants to play with humans more than her. He is an awesome dog and it would have been horrible if I wasn’t so happy for his wonderful new home. They were perfect travel buddies and help me feel safe, even sleeping at truck stops in the pickup. I don’t sleep much when I travel so hotels are a bit of a waste and I like to keep an eye on my load. It’s more comfortable then it sounds as the backseat and the passenger seat is fully filled to be level. Plus I’m only 5’2”. The dogs enjoy that as it gives them lots of room also. (Talk about off topic!) Also, I have to make a couple cracks at some things. 1) I can’t believe you guys thought I’d check pressure and air tires up by myself. Don't you all know by now that I need double and triple opinions because I don’t trust myself? ? 2) I think there is going to be a massive recall on air pressure gauges, like the extinguishers since the tires just couldn’t have been losing air. You all are convinced me that never happens! ? Seriously though you are right. I really think the extra axel weight was accentuating bad wheels. Thanks for helping figure that out. Seriously, I couldn’t ask for a more supportive and helpful group. Sometimes I have to stop the noise and go with my gut, but I had lots of ideas to try to fix the air loss. Tuesday I tried different things, went 50-100 miles to check air and see if it helped. I couldn’t have done it without all the comments. For the record, Jack was first to suspect the wheels and many of you also suggested that. Of course he has the advantage of seeing my equipment in person. I tried to get them replaced before I moved the Jeepster but the tire shop had two 18 wheelers in the way and it would have been a long wait so I eliminated the loading issue by moving the Jeepster back. My intention was to get to the next tire shop down the road. I am always amazed at how helpful people are to a traveling lady with a classic and it was easy to round up help to move the Jeepster in a random parking lot. Haha Thank you from the bottom of my heart. You all are my guardian angels and I am very grateful!

Charlie, I didn’t know about the engine breaking. As for the “S-mode”, at the risk of sounding foolish, I will tell you what I think it is. I’d rather know if I’m wrong than worry about being foolish. I think the S is for sport and changes the gear ratio to a more sporty one. I believe it’s part of the TRD package or do they all have it? My Pontiac G6GT also has the manual shifting. I think it helps acceleration when passing. It also has what I call “clutchless manual shift”. You can manually change gears like a standard. I use it going downhill to save on breaks and avoid them getting to hot, especially the trailer. My dad taught me to use lower gears a standard or L1 or L2 with an automatic transmission. Am I close? Am I using it right?

Honestly I know to gear down going down, but up?